RN Director - Adult Emergency Services

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks an experienced RN Director for Adult Emergency Services to lead nursing operations and drive patient care quality. The role emphasizes safety culture, evidence-based practice, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will possess a nursing leadership background, financial acumen, and strong communication skills to mentor teams and advance care delivery in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field is required.
• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Current RN license as specified by Oklahoma State Board or eNLC with residency within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations and departmental performance.
• Develop quality initiatives in patient care to promote safety and reduce bias.
• Manage department budget and resources and understand financial processes.
• Establish and update policies ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Lead and coach staff, providing feedback and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and physicians to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Performance improvement

Budget management

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Position Title: RN Director - Adult Emergency Services

Department: Adult Emergency Department

Job Description:

General Description: An OU Health Director of Nursing oversees nursing operations and overall performance of their department(s), maintaining nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient care delivery. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

• Accountable for clinical care and departmental performance and metrics.
• Supports strategic initiatives through establishing quality initiatives in patient care delivery that promote a culture of safety, civility and mitigates bias.
• Develops and updates performance improvement tools, productivity reports, fiscal status and quality statistics.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• Manages department budget and resources, and understands the organization's financial processes.
• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values, serving as a role model for staff in professional practice.
• Representative for the OU Health nursing body, working closely with senior leadership and other healthcare professionals throughout the organization to ensure quality patient care.
• Serves as a resource for physicians and staff.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health's winning aspiration.
• Effectively manages the selection, retention and performance of the team through coaching, providing real-time feedback, training and routine recognition practices. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the achievement of the organization's metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field of study required.

Experience:

5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) with established residency within 6 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of academic medical center structure, service-line structures, institutional governance and hierarchy of decision process.
• Skills in planning, coordinating and measuring departmental activities.
• Demonstrated business acumen and managerial functions such as experience with performance improvement tools, using metrics to drive decisions, maintain a budget, report writing and solve practical problems.
• Ability to leverage resources, including technology, to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver on organizational goals.
• Knowledge of industry standards to aid strategic decisions, problem solve and calculate risk.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate with individuals/groups.
• Cognizant of unconscious and systemic bias in care delivery and business operations.
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
• Ability to maintain integrity and trust among leadership and staff.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals, groups/cross-functional teams and provide project management support.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity and ability to be diplomatic.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.